The Marlborough Express from Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand • 2

J. J. J. J. THE MARLBOROUGH EXPRESS, SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1892.

SHIPPING NEWS. PORT OF WAIRAU. ARRIVALS. July 30-Neptune, s5, 44 tons, Eckford, Wellington DEPARTURES. July 29-Waibi, 58, 65 tons, North, for Wellington PORT OF PICTON.

ARRIVALS. July 29-Grafton, s8, 297 tons, Nordstrum, from Wellington. Passengers: Misses Marten, Thompson, Williamson, Preston, n. Mathieson, Messrs Hawker, Love lea (2), Taylor, Wilton, Scales, Hastwick; six steerage DRPARTURES. July 30-Grafton, sS, 297 tons, Nordstrum, for Nelson and West Coast.

Passengers: Mr and Mrs Rayner. WELLINGTON, July 30. Arrived, 5 am-Waihi, from Blenheim NELSON, July 30. Arrived, 9.30 am- -Grafton from Pioton DAILY TEMPERATURE REPORT. JULY 30, 1893, 9 Russell 47 Noison 58 Hokianga Heads 47 Farewell Spit 43 Manukau Heads Weatport 42 A nokland 55 Greymouth 36 Thames 50 Hokitika 36 Cambridge 38 Bealy 22 Tauranga 46 Lyttelton, 45 -Taupo 38 Timara 45 Gisborne 53 Oamaru 38 46 Port Chalmers 45 Castlepoint 47 Dunedin 36 New 48 38 Wanganui 47 Queenstown 32 Wellington 43 Balelatha 32 Blenheim 37 Invercargill 88 Kaikoura 40 Bluff 40 NOTICE.

The next English and European mail, per direct steamer Kaikoura, will close at this office on Tuesday, the 2nd day cf August, at 3.30 pm. For parcels mails at 3 pm. Due in London about September 18, 1892 The next English and European mail via via San Francisco, will close at this office on Tuesday, the 9th day of August at 3.80 pm. Due in London 14th September, 1892. J.

G. BALLARD, Chief Postmaster. NOTICE TO FARMERS. SEEDS. W.

E. OLOUSTON co. MESSES for SALE the following CIRCULAR HEAD POTATOES TARTARIAN, SPARROW BILL, DUN OATS PRUSSIAN BLUE PEAS BARLEY COCKSFOOT RYEGRASS. IMFORTED SPECIALLY FOR SEED PURPOSES. 1153 MR J.

F. WILSON, DENTIST, GROVE ROAD, (Consultation) 10 a.m. to 1 FOURS p.m., and 2.p.m. to 4 p.m. PRIVATE RESIDENCE: SUTHERLAND TERRACE, Off Manse Road.

MR E. POWELL, SURGEON DENTIST, BLENHEIM, NEXT TO DE. CONSULTATION FREE. ABSENT ON MONDAYS. Telephone No, 48.

MR R. V. LLOYD, SURGEON DENTIST. Maxwell Road, two doors from Dr Nairn's. CONSULTATION FREE LLOYD will visit PICTON on the first Tuesday and Wednesday in each month, and may be consulted at Mr Next visit August 2nd and 3rd.

Will return to Blenheim about 1st GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT. LIFE INSURANCE ESTABLISHED 1370. Every Policy Guaranteed by LOW PREMIUMS. LARGE BONUSES. The first policy issued, No.

1 for £300, still in existence, and has bad three bonuses allotted to it, viz. In 1880, £36 or 21 2s. per cent per AnDom In 1585, £18 £1 43. In 1890, £27 £116s. The above is an actual case, and shove that the rate of bonus increased at each division.

The premiums in force at the time this policy was issued were not calculated to yield any bonusop, and the higher rates now charged should therefore give still more satisfactory resulte. JOSEPHUS H. RICHARDSON, 13) Commissioner. SPRING CREEK ROAD BOARD. POISONED WHEAT.

DHE Poisoned Wheat will be digtributed to the Farmers of the Spring Creek District on MONDAY, the 1st of August, at 10 a.m., at Mr F. CRAIG'S Shed. T. A. DICKENS, Secretary.

MONEY TO LEND. sums from £50 to £50,000 on First. class Freehold Security. Interest from £6 per cent ALFRED Rolicitor, High- street. PANAMA HOUSE.

for Boarders. Private Sitting Rooms. Dinner at 11p.m., 18. Tea, Coffee, at any time. 110 SEEDS.

NEW SUPPLY NOW TO HAND. Perennial Rye Grass Italian Rye Grass Meadow Fescue Red Clover White Clover Cow- grass Alsike Trefoil Akaroa Cooksfoo Local Cooksfoot Lucerne Timothy Rape Agricultural Mustard Green-top 2 Aberdeen Turnip Purple-top Aberdeen Turnip COALS. JUST LANDED, ex Vacuna, cargo of BEST NEWCASTLE COAL, which is now being supplied in any quantity at LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. THE MARLBOROUGH FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSCCIATION, (LIMITED.) GROVE ROAD AND ALFRED STREET, BLENHEIM, W. E.

CLOUSTON AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, COMMISSION AGENTS, STOCK, LAND ESTATE AGENTS. WOOL GRAIN, PRODUCE BROKERS, SHIPPING AGENTS. Br; 18 HIGH STREET, BLANKEIN. London In Elder Co. Australian Agen Rational Mortgage Agency Co.

Dorresponding Agents in I. very own in the Australian Colonies. IBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on all shipments of Wool, Grain Flax 80 other Produce consigned to London or Australia, and. all charges made at Lowest Current Rates. REGULAR AUCTION SALES conducted throughout the Town and Country by MR 8.

J. MACALISTER, Auctioneer. Stock and Goods of all descriptions re. ceived at the Yards of the Auctioneer, Charles Street, or MESSAB W. E.

CLOUSTON Co's Stores, High Street. Extensive Storage Accommodation will' be provided, if required, and Account Sales rendered with utmost promptitude. 8. J. MACALISTER, Auctioneer.

TO WOOL AND GRAIN GROWERS. JOHN HOLMES AND COMPANY, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, WOOL, GRAIN, AND FLAX BROKERS, STOOK, STATION, LAND, FINANCIAL, INSURANCE, AND SHIPPING AGENTS. Market Street, Blenheim, (late offices of the Government Insurance Department) and at Grey Street, Wellington, adjoining Mesers Levin DEW Promises. CASH BUYERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Chaff Potatoes and Onions Peas and Grass Seed. FOR SALE.

terbury, GRASS and Poverty Cocksfoot Bay, and from local Cangrown. LIBERAL ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, are mada on the shipment of WOOI, GRAIN, FLAX, TALLOW, SKINS, and other PRODUCE entrusted to us for sale in London. Woolpacks, Cornsacka, Twine, Coale, Oils, and Grass Seeds upplied at lowest current prices. All classes of goods mported on commis. sion direct from manufacturers.

FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE AT CURRENT RATES. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN MERCANTILE AGENCY COY. TAYE FOR SALEWool Packs Cornsacks Binder Twine Fencing Wire Turnip and Turnip Manures AND ALL Farm and Stores (AT LOWEST RATES N.Z.C.F. TAILORING EPARTMENT. GENTS' BLACK CLOTH DRESS SUITS.

MADE TO MEASURE £4 10 0 AND UPWARDS. WORKMANSHIP UNEQUALLED, VERY BEST VALUE. FIT GUARANTEED. BLENHEIM BRANCH: N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY.

G. J. L. KERR MANAGER. CLEARING SALE.

FOR CASH ONLY. NOW ON. SMALE HAY, IMPORTERS, LONDON HOUSE. BOOT AND SHOE EMPORIUM. OMAKA, BRIDGE.

CHARLES LUCAS just received a large STOOK of HAs NEW BOOTS SHOES INCLUDING FUR BOOTS FOR WINTER WEAR. GENTS RUNNING SHOES: Ladies' and Children's Kid Boots and Shoes in great variety. SOLD CHEAP FOR CABBY INSPECTION INVITED. DR. HORNE'S COOLING POWDERS, FOR CHILDREN CUTTING THEIR TEETE.

To prevent convulsions to cure fevers, thrush, colds, eruptions, fits, sickness, windy gripes, and all those disorders of Children, which arise from ties or impurities of the Blood. Do not contain Calomel, Opium, Morphia, nor anything injurious to a tender Babe. Prepared from the original recipe of the late Dit HORNE, solely by F. SHAW, (SUCCESSOR TO T. H.

HUSTWICK.) MARKET PLACE, BLENHEIM. NEW ZEALAND FRUIT WINES. GEO. FREETH, MANUFACTURER, MOUNT PLEASANT. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Blenheim and surrounding Districts, that I have now a full supply of the above WINES in Stock, and that I am prepared to execute any orders entrusted to me at the shortest notice.

Any orders left with Messrs Hillmer, Budge Street, and J. J. White, Market Street, will receive immediate attention. TESTIMONIAL: Blenheimy, May GEORGE 18th, 1892, FREETH. DEAR SIR, -Please send me another case of your Fruit Wines; kindly assort them as before.

The last were so uniformly good that I could not give preference to any one variety. Yours truly, H. L. JACKSON RABBIT SKINS. WE are Purchasers of FULL-FURRED WINTER SKINS in any quantity at MARKET PRICES.

FELL BROS. CO. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, LTD. TONEY to Lend on Freehold and Personal Security. Policies are now issued with or without Medical Examination, under "Table and B.

Special," in the above Office. For particulars apply to D. H. PATTIE, District Agent S. MARTIN, Manager, New Zealand.

TO-MORROW, SUNDAY, GOOD TEMPLARS' HALL. GOSPEL TEMPERANCE MEETING. T. W. GLOVER, Agent I.O.G.T., will conduct Gospel Temperance, Service, commencing at 8 o'clock.

Admission, free; Collection. WESLEY CHURCH. VANGELISTIO Services will 4. be commenced T0-MORROW. Service at the usuals hour, and continued each Evening during the Week, at 7.30 o'clock.

Bring Sankey's Hymn Book. SALVATION ARMY. FAREWELL Meetings of CAPT. and MRS and LIEUT, WOOD, SUNDAY MONDAY, July 31st and August 1gt, MONDAY NIGHT, Farewell Coffee Supper, Tickets 6d. Mr T.

W. Glover will speak To-night and Sunday Afternoon, at the Barracks. BOROUGH OF BLENHEIM. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4TH (ARBOR DAY.) TN accordance with the request of the Council of the Borough of Blenheim, and the invitation of the Government, I hereby request that THURSDAY, August 4th, be obA served as Public Holiday, tor the purpose of making it Arbor Day for the public planting of Trees. It is intended to plant Seymour Square this year.

E. BYTHELL, Mayor. BOROUGH OF BLENHEIM, EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. EAST WARD. Pursuant to the provisions of The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and the amendments thereof.

HEREBY give notice that the I number of Votes 3 recorded in the election held this day, were LEES, JAMES 53 THOMPSON, HARRY FLEETWOOD 125 I therefore declare Harry Fleetwood Thompson to be duly elected Councillor for the East Ward of the Borough of Blenheim. Dated at Blenheim, this 29th day of July, 1892. WI. NOSWORTHY, Returning Officer. ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W.

D. JENKINS PICTON, STOREKEEPERS. TENDERS for the whole or part of the Stock in Trade of the above Estate, consisting DRAPERY CLOTHING GROCERY IRONMONGERY. Amounting to £1,200 (more or less), will be received at the Offices of Messars Cook Gray, Accountants, Featherston Street, Wellington, till NOON of SATURDAY, August 6th, 1892. Stock Sheets and conditions of gale on the premises, and at the Offices of Messrs Cook Gray.

Highest or any tender not necegsarily accepted. R. COOK TRUSTEES. Ww. GRAY Wellington, July 27th, 1892.

ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. D. JENKINS PICTON, STOREKEEPERS, LL Claims against above 1 Estate A must be rendered within ONE MONTH from date, to Messrs Cook Gray, Accountants, Featherston Street, Wellington, and to whom all Accounts owing must be paid. R. COOK TRUSTEES.

War. GRAY Wellington, July 27th, 1892. FOR SALE. DOZEN Cooking Stoves, very an Cheap. New Lamps.

Tin Ware (the best). White Lead. Ready Mixed Paints. Claw Hammers, each. W.

CARR. OMAKA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS will be received by me until FRIDAY, the 12th of August, at Noon, for Forming Murphy's Cross Road, South, near Batty's. Forming Bank Street, Coleman Street, part of Larkin's Road, and part of Middle Road at Springlands. Specifications may be seen at the Board's Office.

DOUGLAS DOBSON, Secretary. MACKENZIE may be consulted at DR. DR. CLEGHCRN': on TUESDAY MORNthe 2nd August. DON'T OVERLOOK THIS J.

WENSLEY, of the Red Boot Mart, has just unpacked a NEW SHIP. MENT of a most magnificent assortment of Leather Goods for THE SEASON OF WINTER, consisting of the very BEST and CHEAPEST qualities in English, Colonial, and Continental Makes, all I GUARANTEED TO WEAR, and give satisfaction. The Order Department is still in full swing under MR HORTON'S Management. J. J.

WENSLEY, RED BOOT MART, arket Street, Opposite Criterion Hotel. Ayer's Sarsaparilla is taken with perfect safety by old and young. Its cleansing and vitalizing effects are sure and speedy. DEATHS. BURNS.

-On July 28th, at Grove Road, Henry James Alfred, infant son of Henry and Emily Burns, aged 15 months. After short illness he fell asleep in Jesus. -At Feilding on July 26th, James Simmonds, the beloved and affectionate son of Harry and Margaret Simmonds, aged 21 years. Deeply regretted. The Marlboronght PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.

SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1892. THE LAND BILL 1892. WITH the general provisions of Mr Mackenzie's Bill it is rot our intention to deal just now, and for the present will content ourselves with ing the ideas of gentleman who is interestad in the question of land settlement in this province. He writes as follows Section 191-It shall not be competent for any person or company to hold more than one run of any kind whatsoever. This section, if it becomes law, will greatly depreciate the Crown lands of this district.

It is impossible for very large proportion of the leasehold land of the Crown to be worked in any other way than as they are now worked; that is by the owners of the adjoining freehold, and if it becomes law that runholder can hold one run, then it must follow that large blocks of land will be practically idle, and the rents which are now drawn from them become lost to the Crown. Leasehold in Marlborough is nearly all rough and broken, and what with the rabbit difficulty and great cost of working, no man could make a living on the great majority of blocks as now surveyed. It is possible that on the expiry of the existing leases the land will be re-surveyed, and put up in larger blocks than at present. If this is done then there is practically nothing in the clause as far as Marlborough is cerned, except that we will have to bear proportion of the cost of survey, which will be considerable. No doubt the proposal looks well as part of the bursting up policy of the present Government, and will go down with the class to whom they pander, but to fetter dealing with the Crown lands of this district as proposed is suicidal, and this must be apparent to any one who will think the matter out." There is great deal of force in what is said in the above, but there are more sides to a story than one.

The 'admission that the leaseholds can only be worked by those holding the freehold portions of the runs points at once to gridironing, and this evil, or rather the effects of the evil have to be met. It is all very well to say that nobody but-gay Mr Carter, can work the run he holds as they now are, but the question for the colony is how far it is justifiable to allow this to continue, Fortunately the Government are introducing and we hope will put through a Lands for Settlement Bill, by which those land owners who prefer to be so anxious to get rid of their large areas, can do so, only, be it observed, with their own consent. The Government so far have not shown much desire to acquire runs at the Land Tax Valuation, and perhaps when it comes to the pinch the land owners will be as little disposed to part with them. Time will show. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

ANSWER TO A PictonMarlborough," the matter alluded to is not one for our interference, and therefore your letter is declined. EVANGELISTIC -At the Wesley Church to-morrow, and during the week. will be held evangelistic services, at which Sankey's hymns will be used. RELIGIOUS -Bishop Mules arrived by coach last night and will conduct a confirm. ation service at the ohurch of the Nativity to-morrow morning, and at St Luke's Marlboroughtown in the evening.

TEMPERANCE SERVICE. -Mr W. Glover is advertised to conduct a Gospel Temperanda service to (Sunday) evening in the Templars' Hall at 8 o'clock. This will be the last meeting of the present series. EAST WARD ELECTION, -The voting yesterday was fairly constant all day and at night the result was as we had anticipated, a large majority for Mr Thompson, the figures being Lees 53, Thompson 125, a majority of 72.

death notice in another place will excite the sympathy of all, for the distressed mother and relatives have quite enough trouble to put up with just now without such loss as this. If possible the authorities should allow the father (Mr Burns) to attend the funeral. SCHOOL -At the School Com. mittee meeting last night there were present Messre Jackson, Mead, Tunnioliffe, Fisher, Harris and Pursor. Mr Jackson was voted to the chair.

Messrs Griffiths and Green were granted leave of absence. It was decided to ask the Board to replace Miss Logan, The Secretary reported a credit balance of £28 2s 11d, and after doing some detail work, and discussing the Arbor Day question, reference which appears elsewhere, the Committee adjourned. OUR -A London last mail The New Zealand Parliament will goon. meet, and then we shall see how much income the Government proposes to allow the owners of property or investments to retain for their own use. It' is unfortunate that the large majority of New Zealand M.

pay no taxes at all, but are living on the salary they vote themselves for the privilege of taxing those who have made the colony what it is, but who are now regarded by the present Government as social pests." ME GLOVER'S MISSION. -The Good Templars' Hall was. occupied last night by Mr T. W. Glover, Rice in the chair.

The subject of Prohibition WAS dealt with, reference being fade to the advance of the movement in the colony during the past few years, and to the fact that the publicans' Bill providing for compensation was lost on the voices a few weeks ago; also that Mr Joyce's Bill, proposing to give power to the residents of any district to prohibit without compensation was down for second reading on Thursday next. At the olose Mr Fathers moved, and Mr Handby seconded that the Chairman be requested to write Mr Buick asking for his support on that occasion. This WAS carried unanimously and the Chairman promised to write Mr Buick. ARBOR DAY. -As the action of the School Committee last night in accepting a tender for Arbor Day may be, and in fact has been misunderstood, we may state that the intention of the Committee is not in any way to interfere with the children going to Seymoar Square, as it is considered that there will be sufficient for both places, and the offer of Mr Gillespie being so reasonable they considered it advisable to plant the grounds at the same time, As will be seen by advertisement in another column, the Mayor asks the burgesses to keep public holiday on the fourth, and as it's the fourth of the month we advise them to.

MR HUDDLESTON'S PETITION. H. B. Huddleston writes to ug 88 follows Permit me to state that notice referring to the above, and copied from the Evening Post of the 27th, is misleading, while incorrect in fact. My continuous prayer to Parliament has been to claim compensation for the cancellation of my Lands Transfer License without notice -no reason assigned, -or compensation offered.

The Land Transfer Act of 1885, under which this is done, is exceptional legislation, inasmuch it ignores the precedents laid down in four several Acts of the Assembly, now prior to 1886, the law of New Zealand, and which Acts have reference to professional men and their status. In support of this view, I have for years asked that the opinion of the judges might be taken on the point, but without avail, as to do so must result in my obtaining tardy justice, TELEGRAPHIC. BRITISH AND FOREIGN. WHALING EXPEDITION. PRESS LONDON, July 28.

A Dundee whaling expedition will cruise in the vicinity of the Falkland Islands, but will make no attempt to explore the Antartio ocean. THE RELIGIOUS FEUD IN UGANDA. FURTHER HOSTILITIES ADVISED. PRESS July 28. Mwanga has escaped from the Catholios and rejoined the Protestant natives.

The French Bishop at Vamby urged the Catholics to continue the war against the Protestants. AMERICAN LABOR TROUBLES. ATTEMPTED GAS EXPLOSION. PRESS NEW YORK, July 28. An attempt made to destroy Carnegie's mills by means of gas explosion was frugtrated.

Had explosion been successfully carried out, the lives of 140 workmen would have been endangered. The men on strike deolare that pretended freemen will be sent to the mills to place explosives for the destruction of the works unless Unionists are re-engaged. VICTORIAN FINANCE. MORE PROTECTION. PRESS MELBOURNE, July 29.

The Treasurer's Statement shows a debit balance of £1,000,560. The revenue for the year fell £83,000 below the estimate, and the defioit to be carried to the current year's account to £1,900,000. It was announced that the Government propose to reduce the special grants to the University, School of Mines, prospecting vote, and the to municipalities as they feel satisfied no new loan could be raised for two or three years. The Government proposed to equalise the revenue and penditure, and appropriate half million of the current year's revenue to reducing the deficit and pursue this course year by year until the defioit has been wiped off. The Govern.

ment had decided not to impose an income tax, but additional stamp duties, expected to yield £160,000, would be imposed. It was proposed to increase the duties on spirits, wines, beer, and tea, and also to impose an absentee tax, In regard to the increased Customs duties, the Treasurer said the Government would endeavor to give increased Protection. The import duty on cheese would be increased from 2d to 3d per lb, on potatoes, from 10s to 203 per ton, end on woollen manufactures from 25 per cent to 35 per cent. It was also mentioned that there would be a consideracle increase in the timber duties, but the amount was not made public. AUSTRALIAN BANK FRAUDS.

A HEAVY CLAIM. PRESS Received July 30, 1 a.m. MELBOURNE, July 29. Clarke and Taylor were found guilty of Land Credit Bank frauds. The evidence showed that they divided nearly £90,000 between them.

Sentence was deferred. A writ has been issued against Mr Monro, Agent- General, for £37,500, calls due on shares held by him in the Real Estate Bank. AUSTRALIAN. ASSISTANCE TO BROKEN HILL MINERS. PRESS SYDNEY, July 29.

The Broken Hill miners are roported to have two months supplies and provisions, and further assistance is on the way. NEW ZEALAND. PRESS WELLINGTON, July 29. Captain Edwin advises that there are strong evidences of a heavy northerly gale between coon on the 31st inst. and at midnight on the 2nd August.

AUOKLAnd, July 29. In the case of John Brown charged with alleged embezzlement of car. tain funds while acting as clerk to the Raglan County Council, the evidence showed the matter to be an unintentional mistake, and the case was dismissed. DUNEDIN, July 30. The Dunedin Suburban School Conference having objected to the use of sohoolhouses for purposes of political meetings the Premier has agreed to add clause to the Electeral Bill to meet the objection.

THE DUNEDIN DIVORCE CASE. PRESS DUNEDIN, July 29. In Thompson V. Wyllie, an application was made for an order for the immediate payment of £1,500 damages against co-respondent, on the grounds that Wyllie yesterday cashed a cheque for £1,500, and bad realised securities. A steamer was leaving for Melbourne to-day, and an order was made for payment to be made before two o'clock, in default a writ of sale.

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. THE GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE, PRESS WELLINGTON, July 29. corporate body. A deputation consisting of Messrs Fisher, Duthie, Hogg, Shera, and Dr Newman, M.H.R'e, and Major Sommerville waited on the Hon. Mr Seddon, Defence Minister this afternoon with reference to the Now Zealand Rifle Association matters.

The Minister promised that it the Association became a corporate body and appointed trustees with the right of succession he would favourably consider the application for assistance in erecting building for mess purposes and generally getting the permanent range at Trentham in proper order. Major Somerville said he had no objection to this whatever, and a bill will be at once prepared and introduced in the House forming the Rifle Association into a It is wise to provide against emergencies which are liable to arise in every family. In sudden attacks of cold, croup, asthma, a bottle of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral will prove a never-failing remedy. BEWARE Or cheap imitation. The name -Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, is prominent on the wrap.

per and is blown in the glass of each of our bottles. Energy will do almost anything, but it cannot exist if the blood is impure and moves sluggishly in the veins. There is nothing so good for cleansing the blood and impartiag energy to to the system as Ayer's Sarsapariila. LICENSING ITEMS. (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) DUNEDIN, July 29.

The Commissioner of Police wired to the Chairman of the Roslyn Licensing Committee that Macdonald's solicitor states he is bringing an action against your Committee as done in Sydenham, and wants the public houses to remain open till the cases are decided, have your Committee any objaction A similar permission was given by the Sydenham Committee, there stating they had no objection. Mr Begg replied, the Committee decline to allow houses to re-open. One house was already turned into a butcher's shop, and others were already closed, there was no similarity between the cases of Roslyn and Sydenham. TIMARU, The P.M. gave judgment on three Sunday trading cases; in two wherein liquor was sold by unauthorised persons, the informations were dismissed; in the third, where the barman asked if a man was a traveller, and A got a reply Yes, His Worship convicted and fined him 208, increased to £5 to enable defendant to appeal.

The R.M. said the simple enquiry whether the man W88 traveller was not enough, or the Sunday trading law was a mere farce. July 29. An application. behalf of the probibitionists made before Mr Denniston yesterday for certiorari, quashing the decision of the Waimate Licensing Committee in renewing the license of Jeremiah O'Leary for the Empire Hotel.

The ground of application is that the licensee omitted to post a notice of his application for renewal on his door, as required by section 56 of the Licensing Act, 1881, and section 14 of the Licensing Act Amendment Act, 1882. Mr Caygill appeared for the applicant for certiorari, and George Harper for the Committee. His Honor reserved WELLINGTON, July 30. An influential Conference, comprising wine merchants, brewers and publicans, bas concluded its sittings here. Delegates representatives from all parts of New Zealand were present.

The administration of the Licensing Act by several of the Com. mittess, especially in Sydenham and Wanganui arbitrarily, was, the conference considered illegal, refusing licenses in wholesale manner, WAs denounced, and resolutions adopted for definite purposes in future, both as to organisation and finanoially. Other important business, which has not been disclosed was transacted. The Executive Council for the year, is Messrs M. T.

McCarthy, J. Jack, J. K. Hamilton, W. Young and Wilson.

THE WINTON MURDER. THE INQUEST. ARREST OF A RELATIVE. PRESS ASSOCIATION. July 29.

The inquest on the body of Richard Bell, farmer, Lora Gorge, near Winton, who was shot on Monday night while returning from the Farmers' Club meeting, and died three hours later from hemorrhage from the vessels of the face and throat, commenced to day, but is not conoladed. gun, which was found plunged in the mud at the scene of the tragedy, has not yet been traced to the owner, but very definite statements by the deceased to his wife, deposed to implicating John M'Crae, her anole, a man of 60, and lessee of the farm adjoining Bell's. Mr Bell lived on good terms with his neighbors, but about a month ago had claim made on bim for £3 damages, caused by his cow getting at a stack of oats belonging to M'Crae. The matter WAS referred to the arbitration of two neighbors, who assessed the damage at 12 shillings. This M'Crae was dissatisfied with, and asked for two practical farmers as the assessors, but no action had been taken in that direction.

The evidence given up to the despatsh of this report- does not include that of Bell's wife and daughter, but Mr W. Irwin, neighbor, who was roused by the deceased's daughter, deposed that the girl oried at the window, saying Rise William, fast, dada has been shot by John at the lower gate." Witness rose and went to Bell's immediately. Replying to question from witness Bell said I(m done," and shook hands. He was vomiting blood, teeth, and bits of bone at intervals. He did not ask deceased who shot him, because he thought it was the place of his wife and father, who were present to do that.

He bad a sation after Bell's death with Mrs Bell, as to how it came about. Addressing deceased's daughter, witness said Jennie, if what you called in at the window to me is true, you will require to be very cautious in what you say, because a policeman take down everything you say, and you will want to tell nothing but the truth as this might be hanging matter, and you'll want to stick to the truth and nothing but the truth." Before the daughter had time to reply Mrs Bell said, It is true, and too true; Jennie was following me close behind, and she could hear it." She then stated that she said to her husband Dear Richard who murdered you and replied, 6 John M'Crae shot me from my horse at the lower The gun found seems nearly new muzzle-loader of an inferior construction. The maker's name is Moore, of London. The police have not yet been able to find anyone who sold a similiar wespon here. LATER.

John was arrested last night for the murder of Riobard Bell, and WaS brought before the Coroner's Court. Further evidence was given by Bell's daughter to the effect that she heard her father say that shot him. The inquest was adjourned for a week. SEYMOUR SQUARE. TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, Apropos to Arbor Day, with the adoption of the advice of the Laird of Dumdykes to his son, "Be aye stickin' in a tree, Jook; it ill aye growin' while you're sleepin'," -raises the question of what are the most suitable trees for planting here. The Californian class, so widely favored in the past throughout New Zealand, are now sufficiently well known to most settlers that it may be allowable to question their suitableness for the object in view. Formerly evergreen trees of gigantio size were 80 anknown in English woodlands that their introduction by the settlers almost amounted craze, added to which their quick growth, bright foliage, and promise of abundance of valuable timber seemed quite to place their deciduous brethren of the Old Country in the background. Now, however, widespread destruction of 20 to 30 years' growth testifies to the folly of placing these evergreen giants, casting perpetual shade, within even moderate proximity to bouses, roads, or enclosures of moderate area; and it wold certainly be a pity to repeat the mistake of the past when attempting to beautify our only recreation reserve. Deciduous trees and evergreen shrubs, with 8 few of New Zealand handsome totaras, rimus, etc, would form a plantation which might be considered permanent, and avoid the reproach of repeating an experiment previously exploded.

Before, however, plantiog at all, it seems a pity not to have set back High Street fence to correspond with the Sinclair block end, which would be most acceptable to the tratte, and must eventually be done if Blenheim's lanes are ever to become streets. Without making A very definite suggestion, I wish to draw attention to the subject before an error of judgment spoils the chance for a permanent -I am, A. B. HUDDLESTON, C.E. DOUBLE width dress tweeds, all wool, usual price 3s 6d, reduced to 1s 6d yard: dress that formerly cost 20s, we are selling at 9g the dress.

A splendid line in ladies' corsets reduced from 7s 6d to 4s 6d each, also 1s 11d and 2g 11d, new cretonnes usual price 9d, reduced to yard, heavy melton cloth reduced from 2s 91 to 1s 3d yard. A splendid line for warm dresses and boys suits, lot of flannelletes just half price from 32d, 64d yard. -R. ALLAN, Market Street. OUR Stocktaking sale is now on, the whole of our large stock being offered at greatly reduced prices, Heads of families and the public generally would do well to pay u8 a visit, we have not simply reduced a few unsaleable lines but the whole stock of family and furnishing drapery, our object being to reduce our stock before stock-taking, and to make room for new shipments for the coming spring.

We in. vite inspection. AND HAY, London House. PRESBYTERIAN BAZAAR. THE Scotch Kirk folk are noted for the manner in which they work bazaars for the benefit of the Church, spending months of labor in order to achieve the result aimed at.

They levy on their friends right and left, and in the end come out on top." The St. Andrew's Church people are no exception, and the result, as shown by the immense quantity of articles displayed for sale yesterday, show how well they have succeeded. The stalls are so crowded with articles, both fanoy and ornamental, that it is impossible to describe one half of the goods offered. On the right-hand side, entering the hall, is the stall presided over by Mesdames Simson and Hay, who as their assistants had Misses Simson, Girling, McArtney. The main feature of this stall is the plain needlework, cosies, and painted plaques that are on view.

Next to this is the produce stall, where butter, beef, apples, poultry, and all manner of good things are provided by Mesdames Litchfield, Sinclair, and Fraser, who have certainly materials for a good Sunday's dinnor. At the refreshment stall next door is to be found a large assortment of eatables, from jellies to tea and buns, presided over by Mrs Healy, who had the assistance of Misses Ireland and Greenwood -and, speaking from experience, the tea is "guid." On the left-hand side, entering from the street, was a mysterious thing called a curiosity box," into which Misses Logan, Craig, and Dove invited the confidiog public to take dip," while immediately in front was placed another temptation dear to childrencalled a bran pie, the ingredients of which were known only to Mrg Cuickshank, and the Misses Booker and Cruikshank. Passing these enticements we come next to the floral department, and judging by the number of decorated ladies and gentlemen present in the evening the trade in buttonholes must have been extensively carried on by Misses Hutcheson, E. Ball, and M. Healy.

Next to this comes a stall which is peouliarly attractive to bachelors, baoause they will not in the least understand how such things are worn on the top of ladies heads, but Misses Ball and K. Wemyss will 800n explain to them how dainty the caps look, and what use the impossible looking pockets in the aprons are. Last stall of all that ends this strange eventful trip is that entrusted to Mrs James Hutcheson, who has as her assistants Misses McCallum, Anderson, T. Wemyss, and Gillespie, and here is to be found one of the most attrac. tive displays in the ball: We were wrong in saying that this was the last, for there were three little fairies (Misses Osgood, L.

Logan, and Nicholas), who appesl to the public to try the depth of a fairy well, whatever that may be. In opening the bazaar in afternoon, the Rev. Mr Robb made the following remarks:" Ladies and Gentlemen, The promoters of this bazaar have asked me to make a short address, and to declare the baziar open, and I hare much pleasure in doing 80. There are some good people who look with disfavor on bazaars. They think funds for church work should be forthcom.

ing without an effort of this kind. I am sure all ministers and office-bearers would be pleased it their people had the will and ability to rise to this high ideal. But we have to do with the real rather than with the ideal, and from this point of view we find a bazaar a great help. Others look askant on bazaars because of certain questionable pracuices sometimes connected with them. So far as this bazaar is concerned, the questionable things will be conspicuous by their absence.

This is simply to be a straightforward sale of articles, useful and ornamental, worth the money asked, The ladies who manage this sale are just like our respected tradespeople, who, socording to their advertisements, trust to prosper by civility, strict attention to business, and especially by giving good value. I consider that an enterprise like this, when properly carried out, does church good otherwise than financially. Every self. respecting member wishes to help in every good work connected with his church. In all churches there are persons.

unable to give large subscriptions but who are able to give time and work. A bazaar gives such persons an opportunity of materially help. ing the church funds. Then, again, to prepare and carry out a sale like this requires organisation, co-operation, oneness of purpose and other valuable qualities, which when once called forth, can be utilised for other good works. This is a distinct gain to a Church.

As to the necessity for this present sale.I may say a few words. Our building operations will cost not less than £1900. This is a very lerge sum for a small community. Naturally we wish our debt to be Ag small aS possible. We should have been delighted had we been able to open free of debt.

But it will take us all we can do to open with less than £600 debt. For us that is rather heavy, but we can't help it. It is only three years since we started our business scheme, and it we open with £600 debt, that means that in three years We have raised £1,300 in addition to ordinary revenue. Our people have been neither illiberal nor idle. As the result of our exertions, we hope to have building credit to the Presbyterian Church and desirable addition to the public buildings of our town.

Personally, I am highly gratified with the exertions of the ladies of the congregation, and hope they will be encouraged to continue their efforts. I understand friends of other denominations have been exceedingly generous in their gifts, and on behalf of the ladies I have much pleasure in thanking them. I now declare the bazaar open." In the evening the hall was crowded, and the company seemed to be enjoying itself, The following musical items were rendered -Pianoforto duet, Miss Ball and Mr Cheek ditto, Misses Girling and Simson song, The Shadowe," Mrs F. C. Litchfield; violin duet, Masters Gould and Muncaster: pianoforte solo, Miss Hutcheson; song, The Bravo Old Oak," Mr Orr; and the following pieces by the Orchestral Society's string band -March, waltz, Aphrodite" march, War overture, Oaliph of Bagdad." Mra Kerr played the accompaniments in her 'usual artistio manner.

The takings were very satisfactory, amounting in the gross to £75, of which £7 17g were door receipts. This evening there will be additional attractions. THE ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY, State. TO THE EDITOR. -The following letter was forwarded yesterday to your contemporary, and as it has not appeared, and I wish the public to know the real faots, might I ask you to publish it? -0- J.

W. GRIFFILES. To the Editor of the Marlborough Daily Times, -I regret to learn from your issue of this morning that because the Acclimatisation Society advertised its annual meeting in the EXPRESS instead of your valuable paper, you did not send your reporter, and leave it be inferred that in consequence you are unable to publish the transactions of the meeting. I do not know if you regard Mr J. G.

Trevor 88 an outside person," but would like to inform your readers that that gentleman was present throughout, and at its conclusion 80 far acted as your reporter as to ask for a copy of the annual the report and balance sheet for publication in Timer, and could have supplied you, in addition, with all the other business trans: acted. -Yours eto, C. J. W. GRIFFITHS, Secretary.

Blenheim, 29th July, 1892. To THE LADIES OF BLENHEI Brothers, of Bridge Street, Nelson, having now in charge of their Dressmaking Department a thoroughly experienced Dress. maker, recently from Regent and Bond Streets, London, are prepared to receive orders for Winter Costumes, which for style, finish, and fit will be found equal to anything procurable in the colonies. Patterns of new dress material with chart for self-measurement forwarded by post on application, together with cost of complete costume. Post paid.

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